Amity Law School, Delhi
(Affiliated to GGS Indraprastha University)
National Seminar on “Electoral Reforms in India –
Prospects & Challenges”
January 23, 2015
Venue: Amity University Campus, Sector-125, Noida- 201 303
Call for Papers
Institutional profile:
Amity Law School, Delhi was established in 1999 under the aegis of Ritnand Balved Education Foundation (RBEF) by Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder President and the Chairman of Amity Group of Institutions. The School is affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh
Indraprastha University and has the distinction of being the first law school in Delhi/NCR to offer a Five Year Integrated B.A., LL.B(Hons.) programme. During the last 15 years of its existence, Amity Law School, Delhi has earned admiration from academic fraternity and members of the bar and bench for its performance and contribution to contemporary Indian legal education. Since the year 2006, the law school has consistently been rated as one of the foremost law schools in the country in various surveys conducted by accredited agencies. The law school’s faculty members, drawn both from Law and Social Science backgrounds, are distinguished scholars with academic credentials and commitment.
Seminar details:
The subject-matter of electoral reforms is a priority area for the Government, the Election Commission and the Law Commission of India. Hence, it is imperative that Universities and Institutions of Higher Education generate and disseminate knowledge and perspectives among various stakeholders regarding electoral reforms in India. With this objective, Amity Law School, Delhi proposes to hold a National Seminar on ‘Electoral Reforms in India- Prospects & Challenges’ on January 23, 2015. Devoted to a theme that has continued to engage the attention of the intelligentsia for decades; this Seminar will discuss various issues related to electoral reforms in India in a profound and substantive manner. The Organizing Committee of the National Seminar invites academic and policy papers on the thematic areas highlighted in the concept note as annexed herewith.
Guidelines for abstract submission:
• Abstract submission via email to : <[email protected]>
• The last date for submission of abstract: October 5, 2014.
• Title of the paper, Name of the author, University/Institution/Organization, Email Address, Mobile Number etc. to be stated clearly on the cover page of the abstract.
• The abstracts should not exceed 300 words.
• Microsoft Word Document Format.
• The Editorial Committee of the Seminar will review the abstracts.
• Notifications of acceptance status will be sent by October 13, 2014.
Guidelines for paper submission:
Full paper submission via email to: <[email protected]> by December 5, 2014.
Abstract: All submissions shall be accompanied by an abstract of about 300 words outlining the central argument(s) of the paper.
Cover Page: Authors shall mention their names, contact details and affiliations on the
cover page of the manuscript.
English: British spellings and punctuation conventions.
Font Size and Style: Times New Roman, 12 point, for the main text and 10 point for footnotes.
Headings: The headings should be used as per the following style:
• First heading: 12pt, bold, centre
• Second heading: 12pt, bold, left-aligned
• Third heading: 12pt, italics, centre
Length: Articles should generally be between 8,000 and 10,000 words (including footnotes.)
Line Spacing: The line spacing of main text of paper should be 1.5.
References: Footnotes should be used and not endnotes.
Footnoting Style for Books and Articles:
Books: Name of the author, Title of the book (in italics), Edition (if any), Name of the Publisher, Place of publication, Year, Page no.
Articles: Name of the author, Title (in double quotes), Name of the journal, Volume, Year, Page No. otherwise the mode of citation provided in the journal itself).
Review Process: All papers will be reviewed by the Editorial Board.
Substance: Papers should contain an original contribution to scholarship by making a cohesive argument supported with appropriate authorities.
Quotations/Quotation Mark: Quotations over 50 words should be indented. Double quotation marks should be used; single quotation marks should be used only for quotes within a quotation.
Seminar Registration Fee:
Participants/ Presenters Registration by December 5,2015 Registration after December 5, 2015
Ph.D Scholars/Students Rs.500/- Rs.750/-
Academicians Rs.1,000/- Rs.1,500/-
Experts/Professionals Rs.1,000/- Rs.1,500/-
Faculty Members of the
Amity Law School, Delhi 50 % concession. —
Demand Draft to be made in favour of the ‘Amity Law School, Delhi’ payable at New Delhi.
Registration for the Seminar:
There are separate registration forms for authors and participants. Complete registration form along with the Demand Draft should reach the Amity Law School, Delhi on or before December 10, 2014.
Authors/Participants may please contact Ms. Shafali Kashyap, Academic Coordinator, Amity Law School, Delhi.
Phone No(s): 0120-4392687/4392804, (Mobile) 9871388227,
Email : [email protected] for any further clarification regarding the Seminar.
Prof (Dr.) Isheeta Rutabhasini Mr. Debajit K. Sarmah
Convener, Faculty Coordinator,
(M) : 9810355798; (O): 0120-4392327 (M) : 9891069092, (O) : 0120-4392323
Email : [email protected] Email ID : [email protected]
Prof. (Dr.) B.P. Singh Sehgal
Director, Amity Law School, Delhi
F-1 Block, First Floor, Amity University Campus,
Sector- 125, Noida-201 303, (U.P.)
Mob: 7838502199, Phone: 0120-4392804, Fax: 0120-4392690
Email: [email protected]
Official Notification: HERE
Concept Note: HERE
Registration Form for Authors: HERE